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DE54 HYF

2004 Fiat Idea

Red Petrol 1368cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,864 mi
Last recorded78,864 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Fiat Idea56,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 HYF
MakeFiat
ModelIdea
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,368cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 78,864 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 78,864 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 77,436 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 77,432 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2019 63,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush! (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush! (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 36,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush! (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush! (5.3.2 (c))

offside and nearside front brake hoses insecurely clipped!

Pass 23 Feb 2018 59,854 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 54,624 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2017 54,624 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm outer (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm outer (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 49,539 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 44,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 May 2014 39,772 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 39,756 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2013 34,301 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 28,231 miles

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 2 May 2012 28,220 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2011 22,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2011 22,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2010 19,066 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 15,458 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 May 2008 11,057 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Idea?

Based on 60,263 MOT tests across 3,964 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
5,413
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
3,964
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,425
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,119
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 1,975
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,044
Direction indicator incorrect colour 745
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DE54 HYF is a 2004 Fiat Idea in Red with a 1,368cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Idea models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 56,548 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Idea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,425 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE54 HYF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Idea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Fiat Idea is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DE54 HYF registered?

DE54 HYF is a 2004 Fiat Idea, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is DE54 HYF safe to buy?

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